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Spray disinfectant is no longer allowed in the testing rooms and will be confiscated. Candidates may remove wipes from a larger container and place in a closable plastic bag, copy and apply to the outside of the bag the appropriate manufacturers label and utilize in the examination with no issues.  \nThis change is in effect now.  \nExaminations by PSI Services LLC ............................ 1  \nExamination Eligibility Procedures ........................... 1  \nExamination Scheduling Procedures ......................... 1  \nScheduling an Examination ......................... 1  \nCanceling an Examination .......................... 2  \nScheduling a Re-Examination ...................... 2  \nMissed Appointment or Late Cancellation........ 2  \nExam Accommodations.............................. 2  \nExamination Site Locations.................................... 2  \nReporting to the Examination Site ........................... 2  \nRequired Identification ............................. 3  \nSecurity Procedures ................................. 3  \nEmergency Examination Center Closing ..........4  \nTaking the Written Examination by Computer ............. 4  \nIdentification Screen ................................ 4  \nTutorial ................................................ 4  \nTest Question Screen................................ 4  \nExamination Review ................................. 4  \nScore Reports......................................... 4  \nApplication for Licensure ........................... 4  \nTaking the Practical Examination ............................ 5  \nTips for Preparing for Your License Examination .......... 5  \nExamination Content Outlines ................................ 5  \nHealth and Safety Standards Blood Exposure Procedure . 6  \nExamination Registration Form............................... 7  \nAccommodations-Out-of-State Testing Request ........ END  \n Please refer to our website to check for the most updated information at [https://test-takers.psiexams.com/gacos](https://test-takers.psiexams.com/gacos)   \nCopyright © 2022 by PSI Services LLC Updated 10/27/2022  \nEXAMINATIONS BY PSI  \nThe Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers has contracted with PSI Services LLC (PSI) to conduct its examination program. PSI provides examinations through a network of examination centers in Georgia and in many areas throughout the United States.  \nThis Candidate Information Bulletin provides you with information about the examination process for Cosmetology Licensure in the State of Georgia.  \nThe examinations are developed by the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) .  \nEXAMINATION ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES  \nCANDIDATES THAT ATTENDED A SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONS  \nUpon approval of eligibility sent to PSI from your approved educator, you will be mailed an eligibility notice containing instructions for scheduling an appointment to take the examination.  \nFor courses completed after July 1, 2018 , your eligibility is valid for 4 years from the date of course completion.  \nIf you fail the examination, you may retake on an unlimited basis, during the 4-year period. If you do not pass within the 4-year period, you must re-apply with the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers.  \nThe PSI approval process will take up to 10 days to complete, from the date of receipt.  \nAll questions and requests for information should be directed to PSI. Your email questions will be replied to within 48 hours of receipt.  \nPSI Services LLC  \n3210 E Tropicana  \nLas Vegas, NV 89121  \n(855) 744-0314 • Fax (702) 932-2666  \n[https://test-takers.psiexams.com/gacos](https://test-tak","cbCaiaLdT8FXEV56","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaLdT8FXEV56","pdf",1215414,"English","# Examinations by PSI\n## Examination Eligibility Procedures\n## Examination Scheduling Procedures\n## Scheduling an Examination\n## Canceling an Examination\n## Scheduling a Re-Examination\n## Missed Appointment or Late Cancellation\n## Exam Accommodations\n## Examination Site Locations\n## Reporting to the Examination Site\n## Required Identification\n## Security Procedures\n## Emergency Examination Center Closing\n## Taking the Written Examination by Computer\n## Identification Screen\n## Tutorial\n## Test Question Screen\n## Examination Review\n## Score Reports\n## Application for Licensure\n## Taking the Practical Examination\n## Tips for Preparing for Your License Examination\n## Examination Content Outlines\n## Health and Safety Standards Blood Exposure Procedure\n## Examination Registration Form\n## Accommodations-Out-of-State Testing Request","[{\"question\":\"What disinfecting wipes are required for the practical exam after January 1, 2020?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates must use only viricidal, bactericidal, and fungicidal disinfecting WIPES. Spray disinfectant is no longer allowed in testing rooms and will be confiscated.\"},{\"question\":\"How does eligibility work for candidates who attended a school?\",\"answer\":\"After PSI receives approval of eligibility from the approved educator, PSI mails an eligibility notice with instructions for scheduling. Eligibility is valid for 4 years from the course completion date for courses completed after July 1, 2018.\"},{\"question\":\"What happens if a candidate fails the examination during the 4-year eligibility period?\",\"answer\":\"If you fail, you may retake on an unlimited basis during the 4-year period. If you do not pass within that period, you must re-apply with the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers.\"}]","Cosmetology Master Cosmetologist Examinations - Candidate Information Bulletin | PDF",1790757903,126]